Eco-Friendly Pets

With going “Green” being as popular as it is these days, it’s no surprise that pet owners want to do more with how they live with their pets and making that lifestyle more eco-friendly. Many companies are popping up on the net and elsewhere that are featuring green pet products and more eco-friendly items. It is estimated that recycled pet products save as much as 30 million plastic bottles from going to landfills each year. Many products that are made from these recycled bottles include beds, toys and other pet products. You can find many of these products in your local stores and on the internet by searching for eco friendly pet products.

Another area where green pet owners are making great strides is with disposing of pet waste. Nearly 2 million tons of cat litter gets dumped in landfills each year. New biodegradable litters are available that are made from whole kernel corn and green tea mixed with sawdust. Some cities have instituted dog cleanup stations with biodegradable “mitts” for picking up pet waste. San Francisco and other cites in the Bay Area are on the forefront of this initiative by recycling pet waste into bio fuel and striving to help eliminate the impact of pet waste on landfills by 2010. Some homeowners are even hiring people to come and clean up their yard. These companies remove the waste, recycle it and keep yards free of parasites and disease.

Going green with pets can be fairly easy. Check out your local store for ideas, surf the net and talk to other pet owners. As time goes on, more green pet products will be available for you and your pet.